Grandma Crafts
Here in our Grandma Crafts section, you'll find great ideas for projects to do with kids, from simple to complex. Our craft projects are designed to teach skills and build confidence. And there are few activities more rewarding than crafting together with your grandchild. We continue to update this section; check back for new ideas.
Kids’ Craft Projects: How to Make them Better
Reviewing past projects and finding ways to make them better, such as painting our old cardboard forts.
Turn Grandkids’ DIY Valentines into Beautiful Art Later
Kids can make DIY valentines sized to fit a picture frame. When Valentine’s Day is over, cards become a collage.
The Best Holiday Decorating Tips–Quick and Easy!
Holiday decorating can be as easy as grouping ornaments with found elements like discarded branches.
Easy Gumdrop Trees: The Best Christmas Table
Easy-to-make gumdrop trees are stars of a candy-themed Christmas centerpiece. The grandkids can help.
Easy Gift Tags and Wraps Kids Can Make Now
Try this after-school art project: make stamps from potatoes and cookie cutters, and print gift tags and wrap.
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: How to Make a Car
Make cars for clothespin dolls who live in shoebox houses. How-tos for all in my “Grandma Crafts” section.
How to Make a DIY Dollhouse from Shoe Boxes
Make a dollhouse with your grandchild. It takes four shoeboxes and a few materials for hours of fun.
Introducing…A Quick Tour of my Craft Room
Welcome to my craft room, created with repurposed furniture and budget-friendly IKEA items.
How to Make a Magical Fairy Lantern
Make a sweet fairy lantern with your grandchild using a mason jar, a string of fairy lights, flowers, and leaves.
Kid Art: How to Make Greeting Cards with Style
It’s time to help kids step up their greeting card game with interesting art ideas that are easy to execute.